Projects

University of Washington Health Sciences Education Building

Health Sciences Education Building Hero Seattle, Washington

The Project

This highly-sustainable 100,000-square-foot projects includes anatomy and skills labs, classrooms, offices, and collaboration spaces, fostering creativity and connection across clinical, research, and academic programs. The project was delivered through an integrated design-build model (a form of progressive design-build) with The Miller Hull Partnership as an addition to the existing Health Sciences campus.

Health Sciences Education Building Seattle, Washington

About

We partnered with KPFF and UW students and staff to design and test a structural decking system that integrates steel, concrete, and cross-laminated timber (CLT). The system incorporates 209 CLT panels as the primary structural element, topped with three inches of concrete and supported by a steel frame. The system reduced the embodied carbon impact of the structural decking system by 50%.

Location

Seattle, Washington

Client

University of Washington

Awards

  • DBIA National Awards, Top 3 Finalist for Project of the Year, 2023
  • DBIA National Awards, Award of Excellence for Educational Facilities, 2023
  • DBIA National Awards, Best in Teaming, 2023
  • DBIA National Awards, Award of Merit for Educational Facilities, 2023
University of Washington Health Sciences Education Building entrance and lobby
University of Washington Health Sciences Education Building open common area
UW Health sciences education building booth meeting area
University of Washington Health Sciences Education Building operation room